VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, “CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.” THE OWNER’S MANUALS DO NOT INDICATE WHICH SEATING POSITIONS ARE EQUIPPED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGES. ALSO, THE MANUALS DO NOT EXPLAIN THE MARKINGS IN THE VEHICLES THAT LOCATE THE LOWER ANCHORAGES.
Mazda North American Operations – MAZDA/FMVSS 225/OWNER MANUAL
| Report Received Date | 10/16/2000 |
| NHTSA ID | 00V323000 |
| Consequence Summary | IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD. |
| Corrective Action | OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REVISED OWNER MANUALS. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 12000 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=00V323000) |
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